Despite ending almost ten years ago, Vince Gilligan's Breaking Bad is still considered one of the greatest television shows of all time, and its spin-off show Better Call Saul, which premiered its very last season in August 2022, is also highly acclaimed and well-loved by fans and has been nominated for an Emmy over forty times.
Better Call Saul has won no Emmys so far, something that enraged fans, who hope Better Call Saul will be in the running for the Emmys it deserves next year, but Breaking Bad unsurprisingly received an astounding 58 Emmy Awards nominations, of which it won 16 Emmys.
It's clear from the list of accolades to the devoted fan base that the man behind these two shows is a genius when it comes to telling thrilling stories. But can he top what he's already created with his next TV show? Here's everything we know so far about Vince Gilligan's next series.
There's No Title To Gilligan's "Blended Genre Drama"
Vince Gilligan's new show still remains untitled, but thanks to Deadline, fans of Gilligan know what the genre of his next show will be, giving them a rough idea of what to expect from the Breaking Bad creator.
Vince Gilligan's next creation has been highly anticipated as multiple networks and platforms were lined up to hear the pitch.
With rumors suggesting that Gilligan's next work will differ from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, it has led some to wonder if Gilligan's new show will be reminiscent of his days writing for The X Files.
But according to Deadline, fans shouldn't expect a sci-fi drama.
What they should expect is a new series that will bend reality while holding a mirror to humanity.
The show has also been described by Deadline as a "blended, grounded genre drama" that's "also is being compared to The Twilight Zone."
Better Call Saul's Rhea Seahorn Will Star In Vince Gilligan's New Show
One of the most exciting pieces of news to be revealed about Gilligan's new show is that Rhea Seahorn, who played the lawyer Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul, will be reuniting with Gilligan and starring in his new show.
Fans were elated when they found out the Emmy-nominated actress would be back in another creation of Gilligan's.
Neither Gilligan nor Seehorn has shared plot or character details, but in a statement, Vince Gilligan said, "After 15 years, I figured it was time to take a break from writing antiheroes … and who’s more heroic than the brilliant Rhea Seehorn?"
"It’s long past time she had her own show," Gilligan said in his statement, "and I feel lucky to get to work on it with her."
Fans Will Have At Least Two Seasons Of Vince Gilligan's New Show
Gilligan's next creation has been given a two-season, straight-to-series order by Apple TV+, and Gilligan will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
Before Apple TV+ sealed the deal, there were several rounds of bidding, and it's been reported by Deadline, who was the first to reveal exclusives about Vince Gilligan's upcoming project, that Gilligan's project was seeking a "budget in the vicinity of $13.5 million-$15 million an episode."
Deadline has also reported that "Compared to The Twilight Zone, the new series is said to be set in our world while putting a tweak on it, bending reality and focusing on people and exploring the human condition in an unexpected, surprising way."
"Thought-provoking but not a morality tale," Deadline reported, "the series also is expected to carry the signature Gilligan tone that infuses drama with humor."
What Gilligan's Previous Projects Can Teach Us About His Upcoming Project
From what is known about the new show, it seems that Gilligan has created something that cannot be solely shoved into one genre.
Instead, it will use darker genres such as thriller, paranormal, and the supernatural to push a new exciting story forward that's really about the people thrust into a world that is "reality with a tweak."
Knowing Gilligan's style, fans can most likely expect outstanding character exploration and development throughout the series as characters are more than likely forced into impossible situations where they have to make decisions that will stretch their moral compass to its limits.
If fans have learned from history, they should expect edge-of-your-seat viewing that will also tug at the heartstrings.
And if the ending of Better Call Saul is anything to go by, fans should expect to get too attached to characters, only to expect emotional damage later on from a satisfying end to a wild ride.
But predicting what to expect based on Gilligan's previous work is of course only speculation on what is to come. Who knows what's in store for fans of Gilligan's work? Time will tell!